Posts tagged hostels
Traveling for a Long Weekend in Chiang Mai

The largest city in north Thailand, Chiang Mai is home to unique cultural sites, delicious food (khao soi noodles…), and offers access to numerous overnight/volunteer opportunities across northern Thailand.

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50 Tips for Backpacking Southeast Asia

We’ve gone through many rounds of trial and error while traveling, especially during the time we spent in SE Asia. If you’re headed to this part of the world, check out our top 50 take aways from five months in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

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16 of Our Favorite Hostels in Southeast Asia

There are definitely some universals you can expect from all hostels: dorm beds, community kitchens, the inevitable person who snores, the late nights and early mornings as people catch their budget travel in and out. But there are some places that just do it better than the rest. Here are our top 16 places from our five month experience of living the hostel life in southeast Asia.

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Kicking Back in Pai

The mountainous town of Pai is the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the remote Thai scenery.

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Best of Vietnam

Vietnam is a consistent favorite among Southeast Asia backpackers. The worst part about traveling the country is realizing you’ll eventually have to leave. Here are our highlights!

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The Best of Penang, Malaysia

Penang is a lively, fun city full of culture and good food. The colorful street art, old Georgetown architecture, and the nearby national park are all great reasons to kick back and stay a while.

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Best of Singapore

Singapore is one of our all-time favorite cities. This well-designed and aesthetically pleasing city is an absolute joy to explore. The creative garden spaces and new age architecture is unlike anywhere else in the world.

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Best Things to Do in New Zealand